Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain communication with Greeley Scholar(s) and guests in coordination with Greeley Committee Board Chair
• Coordinate with Greeley Board Co-Chairs to develop planning meeting agendas and distributing meeting notes
• Schedule event planning meetings
• Create and manage event planning timelines
• For virtual events, work with IT to help identify the best platform for the virtual event and assist with the logistics of planning and hosting the virtual event
• Work with Hospitality and Event Services to coordinate on-campus, virtual, and hybrid events, including identifying and booking venues and arrange audiovisual needs
• Work Aramark to finalize events
• As applicable, arrange travel and accommodation for speakers
• Coordinate with UML departments/programs and community organizations on event planning
• Collaborate with FAHSS Dean’s Office, university relations and advancement teams to coordinate events needs
• Advertise events through (as appropriate) flyers, posters, social media, email, phone, etc., as well as conduct targeted outreach
• Send out invitations and RSVP to targeted groups
• Manage budget, create contracts as needed and pay invoices

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Advanced communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree preferred
• Experience with project management especially in an academic setting and/or history of managing complex events with varied constituents preferred
• Experience providing rapid response to high-level requests and/or senior leadership needs preferred

Special Instructions to Applicants:  

Anticipated an average of 10 hours per week for 12 months per year.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.   

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.  Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.